Firebirds' comeback comes up short

5:10 AM,
Oct. 12, 2013

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| Staff reports

The Palm Valley football team inched closer to their first victory of the season but came up just short, falling 66-58 to Calvary Baptist LaVerne on Friday.

After a rough start where they fell behind 30-6, the Firebirds bounced back in the second quarter to cut the deficit to 44-28 at halftime behind a strong passing game from Sam Struthers. He completed 24 of his 41 pass for 427 yards and five touchdowns. Struthers also added two touchdowns on the ground.

Palm Valley scored with 40 seconds remaining in the game to get within 66-58, but Calvary Baptist La Verne recovered the onside kick and ran the ...